The former Cork goalkeeper Anthony Nash, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, had the case against him dismissed on Monday after his barrister Paula McCarthy cited a lack of evidence as to the time of driving.

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According to BreakingNews.ie court heard evidence from Garda Catherine Byrne. She said that a grey Skoda Kodiaq car crashed in to a ditch on the side of the road at Cloghroe in Blarney, Co Cork.

Garda Byrne said that the front of the vehicle had mounted the ditch whilst the back was protruding on to the road. She arrived at the scene at 9.22pm on August 9th, 2023 having received a report from radio control a few minutes earlier.

Garda Byrne said a male came from the driver side of the vehicle. She stated that the man was “dishevelled and appeared distressed.”

Garda Byrne asked him if he required an ambulance and he said that he was “okay.”

She said that the man identified himself as the driver of the vehicle and stated “I’m drunk.” She said that she immediately cautioned him that anything he said could be used in evidence against him.

Garda Byrne said that there was a strong smell of alcohol from the driver.

“He was unsteady and his eyes were glazed. I asked the male if he was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident and he replied that he was.

He then said ‘Do you know who I am?’ I replied ‘No.” I asked if he had alcohol and he said ‘yes a bottle of wine.’ He said “I’m Anthony Nash.’ Like I should known him.”